Current weather

With the drought firmly in place, the lakes are unable to maintain full water levels. This is more than a nuisance for water recreation, as lower levels mean more caution is needed when boating on the lakes within the Augusta area.

The Corps of Engineers has informed us that the levels will continue to drop, as much as 2 more feet by the middle of July. As the water goes down, the islands and trees get closer to the bottom of your boat, kayak, wake board or water skis.

Knowledge is safety for you and others as you are responsible for your boat and passengers.

An e-mail came across my desk recently that accused the Columbia County school system of being racist and discriminatory in the way students are selected for summer athletic programs, and claiming not all middle school students are informed of “secret” high school practices.

My first reaction was to dismiss this out of hand, but it would be naive to think racism and discrimination have been eradicated from our society. At the same time, it’s a bit unfair to paint the entire county with the same brush.

It started in February, when Hunt was named the new head football coach at Greenbrier High School. Then his son, Jordan, put together an incredible senior season on the diamond that has him in the running for county and area player of the year. He also helped lead Greenbrier to the state finals and a 31-5 season.

Jackie Jeschke sounded almost sheepish about her performance in the pool.

“I’m still trying to process it,” said the rising sophomore at Aquinas High School. “I really didn’t think I could get something this big because I’m only 14. I just wanted to do my best at this meet, and my best ended up being Olympic Trials.”